Well, really, it's for an alpha.
I've started integrating my engine with DXUT. This way I get a UI for free. At least the menu systems. The reason why i'm doing this, is to produce a stable and robust product. DXUT has all the annoying configuration stuff already done. It also has alot of UI elements that would take me days to write and test myself. This all for a beta scheduled for Halloween....
Here's a post of my main menu so far...
Main Menu